Authorities Seek Public Help to Identify Man Accused of Human Trafficking
Authorities Seek Public Help to Identify Man Accused of Human Trafficking
by Contributing Editor
Authorities are seeking public help Friday to find a 32-year-old man suspected of human trafficking.
An 18-year-old woman contacted officers near Hart Street and Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys about 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12, saying she had been trafficked by the suspect, who goes by the nickname “Creole Blood,” according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The woman, who had a difficult financial situation at the time, met Creole Blood at a liquor store in Victorville, and he “glamorized a life of money and travel,” police said.
He allegedly forced her to work as a prostitute, then turned aggressive and physical when she refused. She eventually agreed to work as a prostitute after fearing for her safety, according to police.
Creole Blood is described as black, 5 feet, 10 inches, 175 pounds, with long dreadlocks, brown eyes and tattoos on his abdomen, police reported.
He frequents the Pomona, Victorville and South Los Angeles areas, according to police.
Authorities circulated a photo of Creole Blood and encouraged anyone with information about the case to contact the Van Nuys Community Police Station at 818-374-9500. Those wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.
Victims of human trafficking were urged to call Officer Gehart at 818-374-0065.
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